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AlligatorZone®, where kids meet cool startups, produces family-friendly startup events that stimulate creativity, curiosity and clairvoyance in kids (age 7-17).

Joined March 2014
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Thank you, founders of ⁦@oncactusai⁩ c-infinity.ai and ⁦@navierboat⁩ for inspiring #bayarea kids at ⁦⁦@alligatorzone and for the uplifting community gathering last Sunday.⁩ Thank you ⁦@ComputerHistory.⁩ Thanks sponsor: ⁦⁦⁦@pikmykid⁩
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We teach kids things that have no connection to the world around them and wonder why they’re not engaged. So I made this list of books covering 18 core pillars of “boring” infrastructure modern society is built on. There are cathedrals everywhere for those with eyes to see.
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First time we're showing the Autonomous Security Force to the industry — in full force. All of it. In person. 14,000 security professionals at GSX. Atlanta. September 14–16. RSVP for VIP access: hubs.ly/Q04rHHQ90
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LocoRobo is excited to be part of DLNY Playground 2026. 📅 July 14–15, 2026 📍 Kingston, New York Learn how schools are building future-ready learning experiences that help students develop technical skills, creativity, and confidence. #DLNYPlayground #LocoRobo #STEMEducation
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I think it’s important to be aware of competition, but not competitor-obsessed. We should strive to build the very best product in the world- and ‘best’ shouldn’t come from someone else’s spec sheet. It should come from first-principles thinking: what’s the max potential of a system given the laws of physics and the hard limits of engineering, ops, and economics (limits worth questioning too, btw)- and what’s achievable today vs in the future. I’m an optimist, so I think less about beating some company X and more about how to build the most valuable maritime company with the maximum possible global impact. And therefore I don’t care about chasing trends. Dual use from early on made most sense to us cause it enables us to be ruthless with costs given our broader goal. And it’s evident from our insane capital efficiency.
"Much of the American Dynamism rhetoric is reactive, defined against a rising China, against peer adversaries, against the specter of American decline... 'The same venture capitalists who are very patriotic today could not have imagined funding a defense tech company... I definitely have the emails.'"
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We're hiring and we want to show you exactly what you'd be joining. Join us at Knightscope Headquarters on Thursday, June 25 from 5–8 PM for Career Night: an evening with the team building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force. Come meet our engineers, operators, and executives. See the machines in action. Ask the hard questions. And find out if this is where you do your life's best work. We're opening doors across Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Human Resources. More roles will be posted leading up to the event. 📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Knightscope Headquarters, 305 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 🎟 Free to attend. Register at hubs.ly/Q04ks71H0
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Signed our FIRST nine figure deal! Past few weeks have been insane but excited for what the future holds for @navierboat. Details soon! 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 🌊🌊🌊🌊
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Our first @SeaAirSpace and the N30 stole the show without a fancy booth! The highlight was the feedback from Admirals, Captains, and operators. When you hear “this is a game changer” over and over, it reinforces the necessity of what we are building. A super long-range, super reliable, software-defined hydrofoiling platform isn’t just new tech- it is becoming mission critical for the next generation of maritime capability. We’re excited to continue expanding our work with the Navy to help ensure they have the most capable platforms for the most demanding situations at sea. Thanks @SeaAirSpace for a great show, and @zachsilber ( Standard & Works) for capturing the momentum around maritime innovation! Love this video!
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Wolfgang Hammer helps founders and CEOs, at both startups and massive fortune 100 companies, use storytelling to better understand what they do, and why it matters. In many ways, this conversation is a manual for how to find that story and communicate it in a way that resonates. Wolfgang (@Beuysaunt) is a film producer and executive who helped create House of Cards and ran several major studios. He’s now building a new kind of film studio with support from Mitch Lasky and Marc Andreessen. We talk about how stories work, what great ones have in common, and why understanding your own story can be transformative. Wolfgang explains the three layers every story must have — the external, the emotional, and the philosophical — and how they apply to building companies and leading people. So many CEOs have Wolfgang to thank for changing how they think and talk about their business, and I hope this episode gives you the tools to do the same. Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:50 The Three Layers of Story 04:44 Prompts for the Three Layers 05:54 Why Companies Struggle to Tell Their Story 08:11 The 80/20 Rule: Familiar vs. New 10:17 Suspense from Minimal New Information 11:16 Understanding the Customer's Story First 14:07 What CEOs Can Learn From Filmmakers 15:30 The CEO's Job: Master Communicator 17:12 The Definition of an Iconic Character 18:23 All Stories Are About Death 19:20 Two Kinds of Stories: Desire Fulfilled or Anxiety Purged 21:09 Story as an Ultimate Concern 23:31 Deconstructing Great Stories 26:25 The Relentless Role of Status 30:57 The Story So Big It Terrifies You 32:29 Inner Conflict: The Heart vs. Itself 35:06 A Unified Theory of Storytelling 36:09 The Two Core Truths 38:15 Kindest Thing
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Knightscope Unveils the All-New K7 Autonomous Security Robot SUNNYVALE, Calif., November 13, 2025 – Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), a leading developer of advanced physical security technologies, today unveiled the K7 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) – the Company’s next generation of perimeter protection built for large outdoor environments. The all-new K7 redefines the boundaries of autonomous security. Engineered to patrol vast outdoor areas 24/7, the K7 combines light-duty, off-road performance with Knightscope’s proven suite of AI-powered detection, deterrence, and reporting technologies – extending protection far beyond the reach of traditional cameras or human guards. “The K7 represents the next frontier in autonomous physical security,” said William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO, Knightscope, Inc. “We designed it to secure environments previously considered too large, too remote, or too dangerous for conventional solutions – and to do so reliably, affordably, and without compromise – designed and built in America to protect Americans.” The K7 is designed to autonomously patrol miles of fence lines, warehouses, open terrain – safeguarding thousands of yards of physical assets that traditional systems struggle to reach effectively. Ideal for critical infrastructure, transportation hubs, logistics yards, industrial complexes, and defense installations, its advanced sensor array enables it to watch, listen, and patrol autonomously while relaying real-time intelligence and situational awareness. Early Access Program and Waitlist Now Open Knightscope is now accepting waitlist registrations for the K7 here: knightscope.com/K7. Early participants will gain priority access to limited series production expected to begin deployment in the second half of 2026. “We’re taking a disciplined approach to market introduction,” added Li. “Our focus is on client success and demonstrating how autonomous security can solve challenges in real world operations.” The K7 marks the company’s boldest step forward since its founding in 2013, reinforcing Knightscope’s mission to make the United States the safest country in the world – and a key pillar to the Company’s long-term strategy to build the Nation’s first Autonomous Security Force – a unique combination of Software + Hardware + Humans. $KSCP
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And then the @navierboat N30 morphs into a tesla @robotaxi- what a cool drone show at UP.Summit!
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Our team is on the ground at @IBEXShow, in Tampa, showing off our boat and connecting with the innovators and builders shaping the future of maritime technology. If you’re at #IBEX and want to learn more, let’s connect. #IBEX2025 #MarineInnovation #Navier
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Aviation measured breakthroughs in speed. Computing in processing power. At sea, the barriers are tougher still. At Up Summit, our CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya will speak about what it takes to unlock the ocean frontier — and why breaking barriers is the only way forward.
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Factory tours and walking exhibit halls are priceless for kids. We've been working on this for some years, but trade show organizers can do more. A recent one we see that's opened up its attendee registration for high school and college students is @pbexpo, which is commendable.
I took my daughter to the @Tesla factory in Fremont yesterday. The 3 hours we spent there were both awe-inspiring and mind-bending. It made me realize how much I want to take her to more factories, offices, farms, and beyond. I’m thinking of starting a WhatsApp group for SF parents (ideally with kids around 8–12 years old) to coordinate these trips. If you’re interested, reach out via DM!
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Join us for our upcoming event. Register via alligatorzone.org/events.
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The U.S. is facing a school transportation crisis, with over 90% of school districts citing severe bus driver shortages. According to our analysis, many parents are now turning to private drop-offs as a default. #OperationalEfficiency #EdLeadership #SmartSchools #Pikmykid
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